Type
General Knowledge
Author
Peter Midgley
Organization
gTKP
Published in
2008
Submitted by
Peter Midgley, gTKP
Related theme(s)
Urban Mobility
Region
All Regions
Country
International

Urban Mobility Glossary: W

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Woonerf

A Dutch word which means “street for living”. A common space shared by pedestrians, bicyclists, and low-speed motor vehicles. They usually comprise streets raised to the same grade as curbs and sidewalks, and vehicles are slowed by placing trees, planters, parking areas, and other obstacles in the street. Motorists are treated as intruders and must travel at walking speed. A woonerf identification sign is usually placed at each street entrance.